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Psalms 38

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O Lord, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.

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For thine arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand presseth me sore.

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There is no soundness in my flesh because of thine anger; neither is there any rest in my bones because of my sin.

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For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me.

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My wounds stink and are corrupt because of my foolishness.

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I am troubled; I am bowed down greatly; I go mourning all the day long.

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For my loins are filled with a loathsome disease: and there is no soundness in my flesh.

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I am feeble and sore broken: I have roared by reason of the disquietness of my heart.

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Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.

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My heart panteth, my strength faileth me: as for the light of mine eyes, it also is gone from me.

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My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar off.

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They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.

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But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.

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Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs.

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For in thee, O Lord, do I hope: thou wilt hear, O Lord my God.

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For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me.

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For I am ready to halt, and my sorrow is continually before me.

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For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.

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But mine enemies are lively, and they are strong: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied.

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They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.

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Forsake me not, O Lord: O my God, be not far from me.

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Make haste to help me, O Lord my salvation.

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Psalms 38:12

“They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.”

Study Summary

The psalmist describes how those who seek his life lay snares, and those who want to hurt him speak of destruction and plot deceit all day. The addition of enemies actively working toward his harm adds another dimension to the suffering. The mention of those seeking his life introduces the possibility that part of the affliction comes from human hostility, not merely divine judgment. This verse suggests that the psalmist faces both the consequences of his sin and active persecution from enemies.

Community Reflections

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Mary Patel (test user)1d ago
What it means to love — Psalms 38

The thread of covenant runs through every book of the Bible.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. Today it speaks comfort; a year ago it spoke conviction.. My grandmother used to quote this verse every morning. What a reminder that God's ways are not our ways. God is faithful in every circumstance.. The early church would have heard this very differently than we do today. The promise here is not conditional on our strength but on His character.. My grandmother used to quote this verse every morning. The contrast between human weakness and divine strength is so vivid in this passage. The early church would have heard this very differently than we do today. God is faithful in every circumstance.. We bring nothing; He provides everything.. God is faithful in every circumstance..…

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Psalms 38:12

“They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.”

Study Summary

The psalmist describes how those who seek his life lay snares, and those who want to hurt him speak of destruction and plot deceit all day. The addition of enemies actively working toward his harm adds another dimension to the suffering. The mention of those seeking his life introduces the possibility that part of the affliction comes from human hostility, not merely divine judgment. This verse suggests that the psalmist faces both the consequences of his sin and active persecution from enemies.

Community Reflections

1
Mary Patel (test user)1d ago
What it means to love — Psalms 38

The thread of covenant runs through every book of the Bible.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. Today it speaks comfort; a year ago it spoke conviction.. My grandmother used to quote this verse every morning. What a reminder that God's ways are not our ways. God is faithful in every circumstance.. The early church would have heard this very differently than we do today. The promise here is not conditional on our strength but on His character.. My grandmother used to quote this verse every morning. The contrast between human weakness and divine strength is so vivid in this passage. The early church would have heard this very differently than we do today. God is faithful in every circumstance.. We bring nothing; He provides everything.. God is faithful in every circumstance..…

Read the note →

Psalms 38:12

The psalmist describes how those who seek his life lay snares, and those who want to hurt him speak of destruction and plot deceit all day. The addition of enemies actively working toward his harm adds another dimension to the suffering. The mention of those seeking his life introduces the possibility that part of the affliction comes from human hostility, not merely divine judgment. This verse suggests that the psalmist faces both the consequences of his sin and active persecution from enemies.